Genetics, hormone, age, nutritional deficiency, lifestyle, water and weather are major factors that influence your hair. Regular routine and deep conditioning improve the texture of hair but what you put into your body greatly impacts the health of your hair.

A well balanced diet rich in essential vitamins and minerals ensures happy and healthy hair. These food items improve the texture and overall health of your hair.

Hair is majorly made of up of protein and is important component of strong and healthy hair. So consuming an adequate amount of protein daily becomes essential. Chicken, fish, eggs, legumes and nuts are excellent source of proteins.

Iron is another important mineral of hair, ensures healthy hair by providing it with oxygen. So in order to ensure luscious locks, make iron rich foods a staple in your diet. Chicken, soybeans, spinach, apples etc are great source of iron.

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or H is responsible for hair growth and volume of the hair. It is also one of the important components in hair care products to nourish the hair and prevent them from looking brittle and dull. Biotin can be obtained from whole grains, egg yolk, soya beans, cranberries and raspberries.

The natural oil produced on scalp for hydration of hair is provided by Omega-3 fatty acids. Fish, avocados, pumpkin seeds, walnuts are rich in it.

Vitamin E is quintessential nutrient for skin care and hair care. It helps in building and repairing hair tissues, also in protecting hair from sun damage. Nuts are great source of Vitamin E. Olive oil, avocados, spinach are also good source.

Vitamin A is required for the sebum production on scalp which ensures the natural hair conditioning. Orange/yellow colored vegetables like carrots, apricots, dark leafy green veggies, sweet potatoes, lettuce are good source.

Vitamin C ensures the absorption of iron into the body; also it is important for production of collagen. It also strengthens the capillaries that supply blood to the hair shaft. Strawberries, gooseberries, oranges, blueberries are rich in vitamin C.

The type of diet suitable for hair is high protein diet with well balanced vitamins and minerals like lot of dark green leafy vegetables, salad, eggs, citrus fruits, whole grains, sprouts and nuts ( specially almonds and walnuts) to ensure healthy hair.

The best part of about this diet is that it not only ensures good hair but also good health too.

Hope this helps you.

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